Amad Diallo receives advice from Bruno Fernandes after stunning Man Utd heroics in Man City win

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 15/12/2024

- 18:51

Updated: 15/12/2024

- 19:02

The Red Devils won 2-1 on Sunday after falling behind

Bruno Fernandes has advised Amad Diallo to 'keep working' after his heroics for Manchester United against Manchester City on Sunday.

The Red Devils looked as though they'd fall to a third Premier League defeat in a row when Josko Gvardiol headed the hosts in front.


But Amad drew a foul from Matheus Nunes in the closing stages, with Fernandes then stepping up to score the penalty.

Right at the death, the Ivory Coast international then looped the ball over Ederson and finished from a tight angle - sparking wild celebrations on the United bench.

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Bruno Fernandes has advised Amad Diallo to 'keep working' after his heroics for Manchester United against Manchester City on Sunday

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Speaking after the game, Fernandes hailed Amad for producing two moments of magic.

And the Portugal international also urged his team-mate to knuckle down and 'keep working' to ensure he can shine in the future.

"He has been doing well, he has been doing great things and there is a still a lot to come from him," said the veteran.

"He showed again today he is always alive. That is why he gets the penalty, why he gets the goal.

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"He has been brilliant. When he is like this he is unstoppable.

"I just want him to keep working, that is what he has been doing. It is great what he did today but I am sure he can do this every week.

"We want this week in, week out. He is now getting his chances, deservedly."

Fernandes scored his penalty just moments after the United star had missed a sitter.

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After being sent through by Rasmus Hojlund, he was able to chip Ederson - only for his effort to sail wide.

But Fernandes was pleased to score from 12 yards and revealed he was 'calm', despite all the pressure on his shoulders.

"It was a big chance when still 1-0 down. I just tried to lift the ball away from Ederson," he said.

"A penalty is a moment of nerves. They are a big part of games. I am ready to calm myself down in big moments.

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"It is a process, we know what he demands, what he [manager Ruben Amorim] wants.

"It doesn't matter what happens, we stick to what we do."

Amad, meanwhile, also spoke out.

And the winger revealed he was delighted his matchwinning heroics, saying: "We wanted to win this game. It was not easy.

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Amad Diallo was mobbed by his team-mates after helping Man Utd beat Man City

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"In the second half we pressed good, we wanted to win and we showed today that we can win any game.

"I want to thank god for this. Let's enjoy it today and look forward to the next game."

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